Amount: $15,000
Deadline: Varies (typically October) (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
This program offers scholarships and a paid summer internship at Apple to high-achieving African American students from HBCUs and PBIs who are pursuing degrees in STEM or business fields.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: african-american
- Must be enrolled full-time at a TMCF member-school (HBCU/PBI)
- Majoring in STEM or business-related fields
- Participate in a paid summer internship at Apple
Required Materials
- Online application
- Resume
- Essays
- Official transcript
- 2 recommendation letters
Timeline
Applications open in late summer. Deadline typically October. Interviews in late fall. Winners notified in early spring.
Tips
This is a highly competitive program. Emphasize your technical skills, leadership, and any projects relevant to Apple's work. Showcase your ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The internship is a major component.